Former Chinese Officer Acquitted in U.S. Trial Despite Allegedly Working Clandestinely for Ministry of Public Security to Target Democracy Activists

Court records show the defendant kept a Ministry of Public Security plaque and photos of himself in uniform as prosecutors alleged he reported on U.S. dissidents for Beijing.

Frances Hui communicates with colleagues while visiting Ottawa in June 2025 to consult with federal officials on transnational repression cases. Photo: Sam Cooper for The Bureau.

BOSTON and OTTAWA – F…